The services INTEC can offer regarding welding engineering are highlighted below:

• Input to the design and construction of offshore structures, pipelines and chemical plants from preliminary design through to support of the construction team.
• Advice during design on the weldability of materials, welding design, fracture toughness design criteria and the extent of pre and post-weld heat treatment.
• Development of material and fabrication specifications.
• Conducting technical bid assessments of manufacturers and fabricators.
• Allowable defect acceptance criteria API 1104 Section 9 or Appendix A or ECA in accordance with BS 7910, FLAWPRO or DNV/SINTEF guidelines.
• Specialized testing including, API RP 2Z and single edge notch tension (SENT).
• Pre and post weld measurement including use of TOFD for go/no go check on completed welds.
• Weld alignment including machining, measuring and sorting of line pipe.
• Technical audits of vendors or fabricators.
• Review of vendors or contractors welding, fabrication and non-destructive testing documents.
• Assignment to fabrication, construction and installation sites to co-ordinate fabrication activities.
• Evaluation of weld and heat affected zone microstructures.
• Assessment of failures and rectification and prevention strategies.
• Ensure the quality of all welding operations used in onshore and offshore fabrication, through identifying appropriate welding procedures, welder qualifications and inspection and test methods.
• Ensuring compatibility between weld metal and base material for piping systems for corrosive hydrocarbons.
• Weld overlay requirements for crevice corrosion prevention taking into account, maximum iron content permitted, corrosion resistant alloys and minimum thickness requirements.
• validate fabrication and construction by NDE methodologies including automatic ultrasonic testing.
• Serve as a technical expert in contractual matters between purchaser and contractor.
• Specify the minimum requirements for welding operations which will be subject to third party verification / certification.
• Resolving internal line-up clamp issues.